Protest in the Russian Federation: forms and subjects of activity

Researches of leading sociological organizations exhibit high levels of dissent and awillingness to include protest actions. This suggests that the despite the outwardly peaceful and stablesituation in the Russian society is accumulated social stress and dissatisfaction. Article is devoted tothe protest activity in the Russian Federation. The research conducts the survey data experts from 22regions of Russia. The main forms of protest activity are handling, application, picketing or demonstrations, Internet stocks, flash mob, open agitation against the government, criticism of the authorities.According to experts, picketing and rallies against the authorities' actions are the most effective formsof protest activity.However, in general, the effectiveness of protests experts estimate is not high. Experts from mostregions indicate the absence of any change in the course of the protests.In general, the subject of protest actions by the comments of experts, quite extensive - from localactions against the demolition of historic monuments to the All-Russia anti-government actions. Ahuge impact on the theme of protests has confidence in the authorities, economic development, socialpolicy and environmental situation and the availability of certain centers of protest activity.Analyzing the survey data, there are several areas of protest activity areas:- defrauded real estate investors, housing, sealing buildings;- dissatisfaction with social policy (pensions, benefits, wages and salaries to state employees, etc.);- systemic anti-government rallies;- opposition rallies against the actions of local authorities carried out her policy;- the environmental situation;- the destruction of architectural heritage;- inter-ethnic conflicts;- meetings of social groups (mothers, motorists).The article gives examples of successful and not successful protest campaigns in various regionsof Russia.The study shows that protest activity occurs very fast, unpredictable and difficult to control. As theanalysis of specific protest campaigns, the most massive inclusion of the people is observed, whererestrictions or denial of rights relate directly to their life or public interest. While personal rights andinterests are not violated people don`t see points in rallies and demonstrations. Another important aspectof the nature of the protest is that citizens are protesting against the consequences of problems,rather than its causes.

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